NEW FCC PHOTOGRAPHIC JUDGES’ COURSE, NEWCASTLE
FCC-affiliated Clubs are asked to provide the following information to their members.
The FCC, in partnership with Bill Chambers and Roy Killen, is holding its next Photographic Judges’ Course in Newcastle on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 Oct, 2023.
The two-day course is open to all people who are interested in becoming a photographic judge. Current judges wishing to update their skills are also invited to attend.
Day 1, “Evaluating images”, consists of discussions and workshops on the key elements that judges look for in photos.
Day 2 consists of practical workshops in “Analysing, giving feedback, and scoring images”.
People wishing to be considered for the FCC Judges’ List must complete Days 1 and 2 and participate in a short mentoring scheme with experienced judges after the course is completed.
As places are limited, please send an expression of interest to the FCC Secretary, nswfccsecretary@gmail.com as soon as possible. The cost of the two-day course is $70. Further details will be sent to those who provide their expression of interest to the FCC.
The next FCC Photographic Judges’ course in planned in early 2024 at Coffs Harbour.
by Don Munro, August 9, 2023
FCC F/Stop July/August 2023
Big edition of F/Stop this month! Lots of information so please share with your Club Members.
You can also find a copy under the F/Stop Newsletter Tab and download it from there.
by Andrea Scibilia, August 1, 2023
Two International Circuits closing soon
All photographers are invited to enter two upcoming international exhibitions. This is the final call for entries into the Newcastle International Digital Circuit – the closing date is 2 July 2023. This exhibition is recognised by the Photographic Society of America and the Australian Photographic Society. For details about the sections, awards, entry fees and related information, see https://newcastleint.myphotoclub.com.au/.
The inaugural NSW International Circuit closes on 30 September 2023. This exhibition is recognised by the Photographic Society of America, the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), the Global Photographic Union (GPU) and the Australian Photographic Society (APS). For more details, see https://nswint.myphotoclub.com.au/.
by Don Munro, June 29, 2023
Reminder to Register – FCC AGM
All people wishing to attend the FCC’s Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday 29 June 2023 will need to register before the AGM so you can get access to Zoom.
Club Presidents and Secretaries, in particular, are asked to ensure their Club Delegate registers. Only duly appointed Club delegates may vote at the AGM.
You can register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod-ygrzksGNBAVwAmtWtqQg_J54napwO4
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AGENDA
- OPEN
- MINUTES OF THE 2022 AGM
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT
- FINANCIAL REPORT
- GENERAL BUSINESS
- CLOSE
It is expected the 2023 AGM will last approximately 30 minutes. Please note that, as the FCC Executive Committee is elected biennially, the next election of FCC office-bearers will take place at the 2024 AGM.
Don Munro
Secretary
NSW FCC
E: nswfccsecretary@gmail.com
by Don Munro, June 22, 2023
EXCLUSIVE DEALS!!!!
Ends 23 June 2023 only at John Ralph’s Camera House! This is the best time to trade in your old gear and make the most of the savings.
by Michelle Kennedy, June 19, 2023
TopShot Award Presentation – 18 June – 2pm
Sunday 18th June is our Award Presentation of Topshot. We will be commencing our presentation at 2pm. The Presentation is being held at Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford during our Interactive Exhibition and Hands on Demo Day. This will be a fantastic day with great deals on cameras, lenses and accessories for those who attend. Our Exhibition will be running from 10am – 3pm.
For those who are unable to make it in person we will also be streaming our Awards Presentation via Zoom. Please use the link below to Register for the Zoom details:
Register in advance for this Presentation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOivrjMiEtN1kkKm9kRjj_CEmkAVJ3uD
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
by Michelle Kennedy, June 17, 2023
Topshot Edition FCC F/Stop June 2023
The Topshot Edition (June 2023) issue of F/Stop is now available for download by clicking on the link below. Please share with your Club Members.
You can also find a copy under the F/Stop Newsletter Tab and download it from there.
by Andrea Scibilia, June 15, 2023
AGM, 2023 – CHANGE OF DATE
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Camera Clubs (NSW) at 7:30pm on Thursday 29 June 2023 via Zoom.
The change of date has been necessary due to the large number of events taking place as part of the NSW Top Shot exhibition on Sunday 18 June, and to make it easier for regional NSW clubs to participate.
The meeting is open to all as observers; however only duly appointed Club delegates may vote.
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod-ygrzksGNBAVwAmtWtqQg_J54napwO4
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AGENDA
- OPEN
- MINUTES OF THE 2022 AGM
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT
- FINANCIAL REPORT
- GENERAL BUSINESS
- CLOSE
Minutes of the 2022 AGM, President’s Report and Financial Statement will be circulated to Club delegates before the AGM. Note that, as the FCC Executive Committee is elected biennially, no election of FCC office-bearers is due until the 2024 AGM.
Don Munro
Secretary
NSW FCC
E: nswfccsecretary@gmail.com
by Don Munro, June 6, 2023
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEEETING, 2023
The Federation of Camera Clubs (NSW) will hold its 70th Annual General Meeting at 11:00am on Sunday 18 June 2023 at the Central Coast Leagues Club, 1 Dane Dr, Gosford.
The meeting is open to all as observers; however only the duly appointed delegate from each member Club may vote.
Member Clubs are asked to provide the FCC Secretary with the name of their delegate. Clubs with any general business for consideration at the AGM must provide notice of that business in writing to the FCC Secretary before Friday 26 May 2023.
Club delegates may attend in person or via Zoom. Delegates wishing to attend the AGM via Zoom are asked to contact the FCC Secretary by 11 June for Zoom access details.
Following the AGM there will be a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the FCC. This includes the announcement of the 2023 TopShot Competition winners, an Expo with the latest photographic equipment at discounted prices, an interactive photography-through-the-last-seven-decades exhibition, and more than $7,000 in prizes.
AGM AGENDA
- OPEN
- MINUTES OF THE 2022 AGM
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT
- FINANCIAL REPORT
- GENERAL BUSINESS
- CLOSE
Minutes of the 2022 AGM, President’s Report and Financial Statement will be circulated to Club delegates before the AGM. Note that, as the FCC Executive Committee is elected biennially, no election of FCC office-bearers is due until the 2024 AGM.
Don Munro
Secretary
NSW FCC
E: nswfccsecretary@gmail.com
by Don Munro, May 16, 2023
FCC F/Stop May 2023
The May 2023 issue of F/Stop is now available for download by clicking on the link below. Please share with your Club Members.
You can also find a copy under the F/Stop Newsletter Tab and download it from there.
by Andrea Scibilia, May 3, 2023
